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On The Ledge

On The Ledge

On the Ledge is a weekly CBC podcast that makes Saskatchewan politics personal. Each week, host Adam Hunter will talk to the people behind the stories. The podcast will touch on the big headlines and take you behind the scenes at the Saskatchewan legislature.

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Ledge Chat - Election, yes. Byelection, no. - Sep. - 13

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to talk about the federal election kicking off and two Saskatchewan Party MLAs stepping down to run in the race. And how that impacts the provincial legislature.

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to talk about the NDP not getting an invite to the opening of the children's hospital in Saskatoon and the federal NDP struggling to get candidates nominated for the upcoming federal election.

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to talk about the province's surplus projection, a trio of education surveys and what they may mean and Brad Wall's appointment to the board of three energy companies.

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to talk about how two runway expansion projects were treated differently and why. And Murray looks back on former premier Allan Blakeney's legacy.

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger discuss the most recent tiff between the Sask. government and the federal government over infrastructure money, which could go towards cultural and community projects in Regina and Saskatoon.

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to talk about the new Saskatchewan Lieutenant-Governor Russell Mirasty and what it means. The panel also discusses the crowns dividend payments to the province.

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to talk about the Council of the Federation meetings in Saskatoon. They discuss what was accomplished, the disagreements and responses to questions on national unity.

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger in front of a live audience from the CBC patio as part of the show Wascana Park special. The panel discuss the politics of the park, including developments by Conexus and Brandt and a review by the provincial auditor.

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to talk about the Liberal government's approval of the TMX pipeline. They also discuss changes to social assistance, population growth and the GTH leasing its own office space.

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to talk about Premier Scott Moe missing the Pride parades. Moe and five other premiers signed a letter to the Liberal government questioning its energy policy and Husky is fined for the 2016 oil spill.

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to talk about Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's first visit as premier to Saskatchewan. The panel also discusses the reaction to the MMIWG final report.

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to talk about a Chinese-owned company buying $2,000 worth of tickets to the premier's dinner and offering them to rural politicians who have to decide on the future of that company's proposed potash mine and why the government is expanding semi driver training for farmers.

Ledge Chat - Moe goes to Washington and a new roof for the new Sask. Hospital - May 24

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to talk about Premier Scott Moe's trip to Washington D.C. The province's reaction to the removal of steel tariffs and the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford needing a brand new roof less than 75 days after opening.

Ledge Chat - The cost of cutting emissions and a wrap on the spring Sask. sitting - May 17

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to discuss the cost of combating climate change. Politicians have been debating that this week as the spring sitting of the Saskatchewan legislature wrapped up..

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to discuss the travel costs of Premier Scott Moe and his cabinet and whether politics has anything to do with carbon tax charges on your power bill.

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to discuss two issues that Saskatchewan doesn't have a lot of control over - trade issues with China and an equalization fight with Ottawa.

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to talk about Jason Kenney's election win and what it means for Saskatchewan. Premier Scott Moe's suggestion about a referendum on equalization and the NDP asking for Greg Ottenbreit to be removed from cabinet.

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to discuss to the much anticipated anti-carbon tax rally. Who was there and who was not.

Ledge Chat - Political reversals on Cornwall Alternative School and a Weyburn group home - Mar. 29

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to discuss to political reversals in Saskatchewan this week. From Saskatchewan's education minister to Weyburn's city council. Is this democracy in action? or a messy way to do politics.

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to react and analyze the 2019-20 budget and they discuss why the arrest records of party leaders was raised during question period.

Ledge Chat - Controversy in Weyburn, Boos at SARM and more on the Brandt building - Mar. 15

It's been a busy week in politics -- from a controversial decision by Weyburn City Council, to longtime federal cabinet minister Ralph Goodale being booed by rural politicians. Murray Mandryk and Adam Hunter also talk about why the controversial Brandt building in Wascana Park is on hold, for now.

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to discuss NDP leader Ryan Meili's objection to Sask. Party ads, how the government will balance its budget and the latest in the developments in Wascana Park.

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to talk about the carbon tax constitutional court case and the latest revelations in development of Wascana Park.

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to talk about Brad Wall's role with the new Buffalo Project PAC, Huawei in Saskatchewan and the Brandt development in Wascana Park.

Scott Moe started his 2018 with a dramatic victory at the Saskatchewan Party leadership convention.
It made him party leader and the new premier of the province.
Since then, Moe has released his first budget and has been busy voicing his opposition to the federal government's carbon tax.
But the premier tells On The Ledge host Adam Hunter all of the business of politics came second to a major tragedy.

2018 was a big year for Ryan Meili. He won the NDP leadership on his third try and started to put his stamp on the party.
Meili sat down with CBC Saskatchewan's Provincial Affairs reporter and On The Ledge host Adam Hunter recently to look back at 2018 and to look ahead to 2019.

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to discuss Premier Moe's Christmas message and what sheep smell like. They also talk about the premier's popularity and look ahead to 2019.
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The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to hand out their annual gifts to the party leaders. The chat was in front of a live audience in downtown Regina.

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to discuss the first ministers' meeting in Montreal and tie and bow on the fall sitting.

Justin and Greg just want people to stop taking themselves so seriously. While they may not cover politics in this province, they have become hardcore lobbyists when it comes to getting Premier Moe to adopt the Vegas Golden Knights as Saskatchewan's NHL team. Adam Hunter talks to the hosts of the Justin and Greg Show about their role in new media and why they love to do it all from a basement in Regina, Saskatchewan.

The host of CBC's Power and Politics got her first big break covering the news in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. In this episode Vassy Kapelos shares stories from the early days of her career and reveals which politician she would like to interview during a power lunch.(Hint: They might end up having a Happy Meal.) Vassy also talks about how she keeps up with the fast pace of Ottawa politics and why she refuses to take herself too seriously.

The Morning Edition's Political Panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to talk about Nutrien head office jobs in Saskatoon and how the province is responding to calls to fight opioid and crystal meth addiction.

Tammy Robert takes on many roles. She's gone from being the producer of the John Gormley show to being an opinionated and well-researched blogger. Along the way, she's had a few big fights on Twitter and has also helped the Humboldt Broncos and a few politicians in her role as a media relations consultant.
In this episode, she talks about balancing all this, and the about the friends she's gained and lost thanks to her opinions.

The Morning Edition's Political Panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to talk about the fallout from vendor paid travel for government employees, a jurisdictional battle over pot shops and trespassing laws.

She's an experienced CBC journalist with a critically acclaimed podcast and she grew up in Saskatchewan.
On the Ledge host Adam Hunter speaks to Connie Walker. They discuss the evolution of her Missing and Murdered podcast series and what she learned while working on the first two seasons. They also talk about Walker's time as a host of two long lost CBC shows - Street Cents and Living Saskatchewan.
As promised here's a link to Walker's podcast series:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcasts/missing-murdered-who-killed-alberta-williams/

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to talk about the government's travel costs, photoshopped clouds in a tweet by the Premier and the potential impact of Clare's Law - a new domestic violence prevention law.

Jeet Heer has a lot to say about American politics. He's a Trump watcher, Twitter essayist and writer for The New Republic magazine. This vocal analyst of all things American does it all from his home in Regina. He took some time out from tweeting to talk to Adam Hunter about writing, covering American politics and his love of comic books.

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to talk about Premier Scott Moe's trip to Toronto to meet with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and they analyze the government's decision to set an election date for the fall of 2020.

Murray Mandryk has been in the press gallery for so long that he gets an entire podcast to himself. He's been covering politics in Saskatchewan for decades and has yet to suffer from writer's block. In this episode we hear how he feels about the politicians he covers, his least favourite topic to write about, and why he'll never reveal who is responsible for some rogue prorogue party shenanigans.

The Morning Edition's political panel of CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger to talk about the Throne Speech, the first question period and that bus subsidy for business at the GTH.

Adam Hunter knocks on the doors of some of his colleagues in the Saskatchewan Legislative Press Gallery. Meet Ryan McKenna, Dan Jones, Karen Briere and David Fraser. Find out who once scored a goal on the NHL's Carey Price, which reporter actually thinks our traffic is terrible and get some life lessons on being a better person thanks children's television. They talk a bit of politics too.

On the Ledge host Adam Hunter gives us a preview of what to expect in Season 2 of the CBC Saskatchewan podcast which covers the personal side of provincial politics.
New episodes are dropping every Wednesday and Friday.